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Leflore Legacy Academy was unanimously approved by the MS Charter School Authorizer Board in September 2019 and opened in Greenwood, MS in Fall 2020. We’re a small school environment; we now serve more than 200 students in grades 6-8. Leflore Legacy Academy has a passion and desire to offer equitable education options to students in the MS Delta beginning with Greenwood. We believe every student deserves a top-notch education and simultaneously seek to create one of the best places to work in the Greenwood area.
Our Mission
We believe education is THE civil right of the 21st century. Our mission is to equip and empower middle school students with a rigorous and relevant college preparatory education that is personalized for success in high school, college, and life. This mission leads to our vision of creating culture of career-ready, college-going and college-graduating students who will become productive and prepared citizens enjoying academic, social and financial success.
At Leflore Legacy Academy, we count on every adult to exhibit our core values of Excellence, Empowerment and Enjoyment!
Position Summary
The School Food Services Manager for MS Delta Academies ~ Leflore Legacy Academy will prepare and serve food in a school cafeteria environment. This position is full-time during the school year.
Competencies & Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Experience working in a school cafeteria or other food services environment preferred.
- Ability to communicate with others and cooperate with coworkers to ensure a professional working environment.
- Growth mindset.
- Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds, carry objects of up to 40 pounds a minimum of three feet and a maximum of ninety feet.
- ServeSafe Certification required or obtained within first 90 days on the job.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct and oversee food preparation and cooking activities to ensure all standards and procedures are followed properly.
- Supervise food service workers and cafeteria staff.
- Coordinate efforts with suppliers and vendors to ensure all required food items and supplies are delivered on time.
- Oversee food and supplies inventory on a regular basis.
- Develop food storage methods and ensure they are appropriately followed.
- Observe and report student food preferences to guide future menus and recipes.
- Oversee workers’ hygiene and sanitation practices to ensure constant delivery of safe and healthy food items.
- Coordinate with janitorial staff to ensure all dining and kitchen areas are cleaned and sanitized constantly.
Compensation
Within an energetic, focused, and detail-oriented start-up environment, we equip staff with the tools needed to succeed, including a dedicated professional workspace and resources, technology as needed, high-speed internet access, and necessary office supplies. Our salary is competitive, commensurate with experience, and includes benefits.
Commitment to Diversity
Leflore Legacy Academy is actively seeking to build a diverse and experienced team. As an equal opportunity employer, Leflore Legacy Academy hires without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 – $30.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
COVID-19 considerations:
Extra sanitizing is done daily.
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Greenwood, MS 38930: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: One location
